Vignette Collection set to open at The Heart Of Europe Project, Dubai, in January 2026
IHG has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a self-sustaining holiday destination across six islands with opulent properties and top-tier amenities. This constitutes a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group.
Shining light on Dubai with Christophe Schnyder, managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Christophe Schnyder, the managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, sheds light on the latest trends and the current status of Dubai’s effervescent hospitality industry.
The First Collection Waterfront slated to open in November
The First Collection Waterfront will officially open its doors in Dubai’s upscale Business Bay area in November 2023.
A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.
Eye on Dubai’s hospitality scene with Mohammed Iqbal
With over 25 years of experience in hospitality, Mohammed Iqbal understands the industry inside out. As GM of Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai, we hear what he has to say about luxury hotel market and why Dubai remains such an attractive destination.
Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet
We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.
Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini
We sat down with Raphaël Cristini, Nikka’s brand ambassador, to learn more about him and his love for whisky.
Making The Ritz-Carlton DIFC stand out with general manager Christian El Khoury
Christian El Khoury, general manager of Ritz-Carlton DIFC, has over two decades of industry experience. In an exclusive interview, he outlines the luxury hospitality landscape, as well as his plans for The Ritz-Carlton DIFC.
Discussing Saudi Arabia with Mohamad Haj Hassan, country director of Wyndham Hotels
Recently appointed country director of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Saudi Arabia, Mohamad Haj Hassan outlines Wyndham’s commitment to the kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The EY Survey highlights a flourishing hospitality
The hospitality industry plays a vital role in the economic development of major cities around the world. This is apparent in the case of Cairo, Makkah, Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as per the latest findings from the EY Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey.